Andy Hurst
Senior Producer, Seattle Now
About
Andy Hurst is a senior producer for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. He produces in-depth interviews for the show, in addition to Seattle Now's evening episode, which highlights the top stories of the day from the KUOW newsroom. Andy has produced interviews on a wide array of topics, and he’s especially drawn to stories about public health, science, and arts & culture.
Andy has worked in public radio for more than 20 years. He was a producer for KUOW’s The Record, Weekday, and The Conversation. He was previously a member of the on-air team at KUOW, hosting middays and other dayparts.
He started his journalism career as the local host and producer for Weekend Edition at Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, Washington. He’s a graduate of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: 2017 Kiplinger Fellow, Ohio State University
Podcasts
Stories
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Monday Headlines
Microsoft teams up with organized labor around artificial intelligence, Inslee wants $900 million more for climate projects, and Seattle leaders call on Hyundai and Kia to do more to prevent theft. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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Friday Headlines
Denny Blaine playground plan canceled, Zulily to lay off nearly 300 workers, and Seattle's iconic Elephant Car Wash sign could get landmark status. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning
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Thursday Headlines
Microsoft touts its AI future, off-duty pilot who tried to take down plane released from jail, and hundreds testify against a proposed playground at Denny Blaine. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Headlines
Hackers are trying to shake down Fred Hutch patients, attorneys for Tacoma officers charged in Ellis killing rest their case, and King County approves millions for arts and culture. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Headlines
Multiple WA rivers are flooding today, off-duty Alaska Air pilot indicted for trying to shut down a plane, and WA bans super pollutants common in refrigerators. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Seattle-based Alaska Airlines wants to buy Hawaiian. Can they get federal approval?
Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci says buying Hawaiian will help it compete against the four biggest U.S. airlines. Alaska is the fifth largest carrier in North America, based on passenger volume.
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Monday Headlines
Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines, TPD officer charged in Ellis killing takes the stand, and a former UW reproductive care physician has permanently surrendered his medical license. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
Seattle's about to get soaked by storms, two Shoreline schools close after safety threat, and 8 million people now call Washington State home. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Headlines
Seattle sets an all time record for homicides, Bartell Drugs customers scramble to fill prescriptions, and the Cascades are about to get blasted with snow. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Headlines
Eastside development uproots a beloved garden store, a Cascades critter gets federal protection, and winter is looking warmer and drier this year. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.